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Fictional Teddy Bears

Fictional teddy bears have been around longer than any of us and have a very dear part in all of our memories. From our very own teddy bears to those fictional ones we watched every morning, there is always something we remember about them. There were many cartoons that were based off of teddy bears from Winnie the Pooh to The Berenstein Bears.

Teddy bears can create a lot of imagination, which is probably why author A. A. Milne was able to come up with the Winnie the Pooh stories. Winnie the Pooh was actually one of the teddy bears in his son, Christopher Robin’s room. However, the actual teddy bear was a girl named Winnipeg.  Even though the teddy bears that represent Winnie the Pooh are a bright yellow, that is nothing near what the original looked like, with stiff arms that moved up and down and didn’t wear a red shirt.

Teddy Bear

Gund Teddy bear company shocked everyone when they appeared in 1906 and didn’t plummet down into the ground like all the other start ups. Instead it seemed that Gund had something and started rising to the top. The Gund teddy bear stood out amongst the rest because it was under-stuffed, which meant he was extremely soft.

Steiff was one of the first to distribute teddy bears and in 1903 a New York Co would find her teddy bears and order 3000 of her bears.  She would later create the first black teddy bear in mourning for those that were lost in Titanic. Every time Steiff makes a new design they have to make 1000s just to keep in stock.

Baby Gund began by branching off of Gund, to make its own baby line. They realized that every child needed a really soft toy in order to love on, that how Baby Gund was born. Baby Gund would begin making small, fluffy teddy bears that were small enough for a baby to hold, rattles, comforters and more.

Donating Teddy Bears

Donating teddy bears can be a really rewarding gesture, even when you are just doing it to be nice. Imagine taking a small teddy bear to a girl that you just bought at a store. The moment you had this little girl it she has a tear drift down her eyes, the last time she had a teddy bear her house was swept away by a flood.

Teddy bears mean so much to someone that has nothing or has lost all hope, whether they are homeless or have been abused. Giving them this small token might help them know that there are other people out there in this world that actually do care. Start making someone smile today and donate a teddy bear. You don’t have to take it in yourself if you don’t want to either.  There are a ton of different types of teddy bear fundraising drives that will take them in for you.

Teddy Bear Cameras

Teddy bears are sparking debate all over the world. It’s strange to think that the once cuddly bear can turn everyone into an argument but its happening. Teddy bears have always been something of innocence and comfort for those that needed it. They’ve changed throughout the years, and with technology, means more advancements in the bear.

Teddy bears can now hold a camera inside them! These teddy bear cameras are used for many things but their main purpose is to spy on the nanny or babysitter left watching your child. This is sparking a debate between many families due to privacy issues, however if you have someone in your home it isn’t breaking any issues when it is there to protect your family.

Why would you want to spy on your nanny? To protect your child, many parents are becoming more and more aware that there are things out there that can hurt their loved ones and want to protect them as much as possible. You would want to know if your babysitter touched your child, or just left the baby in the crib the whole time.

Teddy Bears For New Borns

When it comes to bringing home a newborn, no one expects it to be as hard as it can be. In the hospital he slept like an angel, but once at home he just wouldn’t stop screaming. He refused anything you gave him, teddy bear didn’t give him a notice, pacifier came out immediately after going in and as for anything else…it just didn’t work.  Finding the right comfort for your newborn can be very frustrating at times, however there are certain teddy bears that can help.

If your baby can’t seem to sleep, I suggest the Womb Sounds Mommy Bear.  Inside your tummy all he hear was your heartbeat and suddenly he hears everything around him. This can frighten some babies, while others never seem phased by it. The Womb sounds bear actually mimics the sound of a heart beating. Place the bear inside the crib near your child and he’ll fall to sleep.

vermont-teddy-bear

In 1981, a man named John Sortino that would create the Vermont Teddy Bears. Creating his company would always be easy, he hit one obstacle after another. At first he couldn’t find anyone willing to put his bears in their stores, in the end he decided to sell them on his own in the streets. He’d stroll up and down the roads with his little push-cart full of teddy bears, proudly showing them off to anyone that came near. Eventually Sortino would have no problem finding a business to carry his line of products.

This company actually makes all of their teddy bears by hand, which means they are not machine made like many in the field.  Each bear is made piece by piece, the nose, ears, legs and arms are all sewn on to the bear, one stitch at a time.  With over 500,000 teddy bears a year the Vermont Teddy Bear Company is the world’s largest manufacturer.  Not a single bear is the same as the next, which makes them worth the cost.

collectible teddy bear

Teddy bears come in all sorts of different shapes, sizes and colors; some are even made of stone while others are soft enough to sleep on. With so many out there it is pretty hard to figure out which ones are collectible teddy bears and which aren’t. There are a few companies out there that stand out amongst all those others; they are Merrythought, Boyds, and Gund. Each company has its own history and remarkable bears that keep people coming back for more.

The Boyds Bears company actually started out in Maryland in 1979, but they weren’t selling bears.  In 1984 that the Boyds would decide to start work on teddy bears, Boyd himself had just gotten sick of painting ducks.  The first teddy bears they started making would become known as “The Boyds Bear Collection,” which includes Pooches, Moose, Hares, Tabbies and a few others. This collection would definitely be one worth investing in, however, if they no longer have their boxes they won’t be worth as much as they could be.

First-Teddy-Bear

Gund’s My first teddy bear come in blue, cream and pink and they are super soft. Embroidered right above the heart is, “My First Teddy,” and a satin ribbon goes around the neck in whatever shade the bear is.  The most popular size is the 12 inch, which is just the right size for the baby to hold and cuddle with.

Baby’s My First Thermal Pastel Bear is very colorful which babies love to look at. It is light in weight and made of thermal. When he gets a hold of this teddy bear it’ll rattle every time he moves it, which will add hours of giggling from your baby.

Breathe Easy Teddy Bear by Asthma Friendly is a terrific newborn baby gift, especially since this one is asthma friendly.  These little teddy bears are soft and friendly, not firm and mean. Baby is sure to snuggle up to this little guy every night.